adidas Failsworth SPZL "Dust Sand Gum" JS3065

The adidas Failsworth SPZL “Dust Sand Gum” blends nostalgia and subtle detail in a way few Spezial releases manage. Built on Tobacco tooling and borrowing DNA from the adidas Barbados and Universal SL, this new silhouette feels like a greatest hits of vintage adidas — but it doesn’t just reissue old designs. It reworks them.

The upper comes in a soft beige suede, smooth to the touch and easy to wear. Tonal stitching and eyelets keep the finish consistent, while crisp white serrated 3-Stripes cut through the neutral base. That signature T-toe overlay, borrowed from the Universal SL, shifts the proportions slightly and gives the shoe a recognisable point of difference.

On the inside, a brown and gold sockliner adds warmth. The tongue branding follows adidas’ Made in France packaging cues — boxy, classic, and gold-stamped like a throwback confectionery label. That nod to the past is subtle but deliberate.

Then there’s the name. As with many SPZL pairs, it links back to Greater Manchester — Failsworth sits just outside the city. Gary Aspden’s imprint remains clear, with references to his own roots running throughout the Spezial line.

Set on a gum outsole, the “Dust Sand Gum” colourway stays calm and easygoing — but there’s heritage behind every stitch. We’ll keep you updated with UK stockists and release links as soon as they go live.

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